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Al-Adl
اَلۡعَدۡلُ
The Utterly Just
Meaning
Al-Adl means The Utterly Just. It refers to Allah as the One whose justice is perfect, complete, and free from any unfairness. Allah never wrongs anyone, and every decision He makes is based on perfect wisdom, truth, and fairness.
Root Words
The name Al-Adl comes from the Arabic root:
ع د ل (Ayn-Dal-Lam)
It is associated with justice, fairness, balance, equality, truth, and setting things in their proper place.
Benefits of Understanding Al-Adl
- Strengthens belief in Allah’s perfect justice
- Reminds us that Allah never wrongs anyone
- Brings comfort when facing unfairness or hardship
- Encourages fairness, honesty, and balance in our own actions
- Helps us trust Allah’s decisions even when we do not understand them
- Teaches patience because Allah’s justice is complete and certain
- Deepens our connection with Allah through trust, humility, and obedience
